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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,345

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,303

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $8,504

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelEncoreEncoreSonic
TrimBaseSport TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,200 $25,800 $17,365
Base Invoice $23,130 $24,820 $16,497
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Sunroof 900 900 850
Preferred II Group 2,500    
1.4L I4 895 895  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,260
Engine-block heater     75
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Sunroof 819 819 748
Preferred II Group 2,400    
1.4L I4 814 814  
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,197
Engine-block heater     66
Options (change) 4,690 2,190 2,185
Options (change) 4,392 1,992 2,011
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $28,885 $28,985 $20,345
Total Invoice $28,517 $27,807 $19,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,000
Model Year201920192012
ModelEncoreEncoreSonic
TrimBaseSport TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine153hp I4153hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/31 MPG26/31 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-18215/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,885$28,985$20,345
Adjustments for Features-3,255-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,630$26,405$20,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$28,517$27,807$19,303
Adjustments for Features-3,214-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,303$25,332$19,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$29$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201920192012
ModelEncoreEncoreSonic
TrimBaseSport TouringLTZ
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Remote app$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Total Value of Features$4,825$4,150$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,214-2,4750

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Encore vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20192012
ModelEncoreSonic
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase100.6 in99.4 in
Length168.4 in159.0 in
Width69.9 in68.3 in
Height65.3 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,237 lb.2,755 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.8 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.6 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.8 ft319.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
48.4 ft347.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Preferred II Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested27524%
Total Not Requested87576%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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